481 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Records

New York City property record for 481 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,498 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,600,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$11,477 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
APN03383-0001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03383-0001
Alternative APNs
  • 1107033830001
  • 3-03383-0001

Exterior

Lot Area2,498 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions99.9 ft deep x 25 ft wide
View / LotCorner

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-03383-0001
Street Address481 CENTRAL AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11221
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal Block3383
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract41500

Owner

481 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2024.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address161 TAAFFE PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-1479
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 16, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 16, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024241933
Prior Transfer DateSep 5, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000241933
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address481 CENTRAL AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000008429
DateJan 8, 2026
Instrument2026000008429
Lender
NameC'-ESTA CAPITAL GROUP LLC
AddressC O LOWENTHAL P C., BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Central Ave was $11,477.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$101,250 Land $101,250$225,000 Land $225,000
2025$11,477.00
2023$11,696.00$117,900 Land $117,900$262,000 Land $262,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 481 Central Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 481 Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Optimum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
940 / 35

May also be available: Skywire Networks, Starry, T-Mobile.

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